CNC Machinist I

Ellwood Crankshaft & Machine Company; Sharon (Mercer County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellwood Crankshaft Group in Sharon, PA, is seeking a full-time CNC Machinist I to operate large CNC-controlled lathes, mills and rough crankshaft milling machines. This non-exempt role may require rotating shifts, 12-hour schedules and overtime as needed.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and strong mechanical aptitude, with experience or desire to learn machining, able to read blueprints and use precision measuring tools. Safety and quality are emphasized in daily duties.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver's License (implied from original listing's focus on shop role).
• Three or more years machining experience preferred but not required.
• Strong analytical skills and problem‑solving abilities.
• Familiar with general computer applications.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Must be results oriented with a strong desire to succeed.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient at operating forklifts, overhead cranes, and other heavy equipment.
• Previous experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work a variety of work schedules and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Flexibly perform all tasks for complete or partial manufacture of components per drawings/blueprints.
• Operate CNC milling equipment with the ability to meet close tolerances.
• Knowledge of digital readouts required.
• Machine and operate CNC mills and CNC lathes, including polishing and inspecting.
• Plan/setup layouts and execute work per product specs and instructions.
• Determine operation sequence, speeds/feeds/tools per material and finish.
• Use precision measuring instruments for in-process checks.
• Perform in-process inspections and maintain documentation.
• Apply metalworking principles, tool selection, feeds and speeds.
• Follow plant safety rules and maintain high quality standards.
• Maintain reports/records and perform routine machine maintenance.
• Keep work areas clean; assist with other routine labor as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

General computer applications

Education

High School diploma or GED

Technical Training No Cert/Degree of Machining/Machinist (preferred)

Tools

CNC milling machines

CNC lathes

Job description

Ellwood Crankshaft Group (ECG) is the world's leading manufacturer of large, one-of-a-kind, multiple-throw crankshafts. ECG's products and services include crankshafts and eccentrics used in mechanical stamping presses, reciprocating air and gas compressors, reciprocating pumps, engines, mechanical shears, rock crushers, homogenizers and other miscellaneous applications. ECG services the locomotive, shipping, mechanical press, oil and gas and compression markets.

Today, ECG has four facilities throughout PA. We are currently seeking a full-time CNC Machinist I position in Sharon, PA. This non-exempt position will operate large, CNC-controlled lathes, mills and rough crankshaft milling machines. Duties and responsibilities of this position are dynamic and may change over time due to business needs and the candidate may be required to work rotating shifts, 12-hour schedules and overtime as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED
• Valid Driver's License
• Three or more years machining experience preferred but not required
• Strong analytical skills and demonstrated problem‑solving abilities
• Familiar with general computer applications
• Excellent organizational skills
• Must be results oriented with a strong desire to succeed
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient at operating forklifts, overhead cranes, and other heavy equipment
• Previous experience in a heavy manufacturing environment
• Ability to work a variety of work schedules and overtime as needed

RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Flexibly perform all tasks responsible for the complete or partial manufacture of components and/or assemblies as directed by drawings, sketches or other form of instruction in support of the manufacturing process as it exists and may change from time to time.
• Operate CNC controlled milling equipment with the ability to meet and hold close tolerances as determined by specifications.
• Knowledge of digital readouts required.
• Machine and equipment including, but not limited to; CNC controlled mills, CNC lathes, and including polishing and inspecting.
• Plans and performs setups, layouts and execution of work according to product specifications, blueprints, drawings and work instructions.
• Determines proper operation sequence, selects speeds, feeds and cutting tools according to type of materials and finish requirements.
• Capable of using conventional and precision measuring instruments.
• Performs in process inspections, certifications and documentation as needed.
• Understands and can effectively execute the principles of metalworking, including tool and material selection, tool geometry, feeds and speeds.
• Performs all work in accordance with plant safety rules.
• Maintains highest quality standards in the execution of all assigned work.
• Maintains all reports and recordkeeping as required.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance on machines as required.
• Maintains housekeeping in all work areas and performs other routine labour work as assigned and as required in accordance with production flow and/or plant needs.

SKILLS NEEDED:

• Ability to read and interpret CNC program manuscripts
• Ability to perform basic trouble‑shooting of CNC programs
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments
• Ability to determine manufacturing sequencing
• Ability to perform final inspection to assure compliance with all customer specifications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Travel (by car and/or air)
• Standing
• Sitting
• Walking
• Talking
• Hearing
• Climbing
• Balancing
• Stooping
• Kneeling
• Crouching
• Crawling
• Reaching
• Pushing
• Pulling
• Lifting
• Grasping
• Finger manipulation
• Feeling/touching
• Hand/arm repetitive motion
• Foot repetitive motion

Physical requirement: This position will require occasional material handling up to 120 pounds which could include floor lifts, shoulder lifts, overhead lifts, etc. The position will require frequent material handling up to 70 pounds. The position will require frequent bending and squatting and constant standing, walking and reaching.

Visual acuity requirement - Includes color, depth perception and field of vision: Visual inspection involving small defects of parts such as rust, burrs, debris using visual inspection devices close to the eye or at a distance. Ability to see lifting equipment placement when loading, unloading, moving parts.

Working Conditions: Manufacturing environment with some exposure to loud noises, changing temperatures, machinery with moving parts.

EDUCATION

• High School of Unspecified (preferred)
• Technical Training No Cert/Degree of Machining/Machinist (preferred)

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